suspension

Hi, newbie here! I have a VT commodore pulling a converted 7x5 box trailer. Rear tyre blowout in outback Queensland.: Jack-knifed and rolled over....Insurance write off. Question is: do VF commodores have the same structural/suspension problem as the IRS found on the VTs?? Can i tow up to 1.5T/...

Hello I found a coil over set on ebay fairly cheap and I need to know what else I need to install them I know I need new strut top mounts and bearings but my questions is more related to the rear springs. Do I need springs seats or spring pads or both? Is it seats for the bottom and pads for the...

Hey all, Im just wondering if its possible at all to install VZ struts into a VS commodore? Also what components would be needed to make it all work together? any response would be greatly appreciated Thanks

Hi everyone, I brought a airbag suspension in ebay and it a boss kit drop in. After I install it. I try to ride on with air up also down, the air pump up slow and only reach to 35psi with hard pump up. it feeling like a very soft spring that went on the rock. Then after two hour. Going back in...

Hey guys I've just been given a set of lenso d1's 18 inch from my brother I'm wanting to put them on my Ute but don't know how low I can go without them scrubbing my guards they are 235/40. I'm ok with guards being pumped/rolled and will Get spacers if needed. Any help would be great cheers.

Hi, I have a 1994 VR Sedan (IRS). I'm looking at raising the suspension and am trying to find out the height difference between stock and raised. I really appreciate any help with this.

ITEM: SuperPro VE Commodore Bump Stop Kit for Lowered Vehicles (Part Number SPF2883K) LOCATION: Located Queanbeyan (Right on NSW/ACT Border) CONDITION: New in packet PRICE: Selling for what i paid - $175 or near offer DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Pick up or post at buyers expense...

Hi All, Searched the forum and spoke to Holden today to try and get a set of front camber bolts for a VE SS. Holden gave me a blank pause and didn't know what i was talking about. Google has also failed me. Does anyone know of the part number or bolt type required for front camber...

Hello, A few problems, maybe all have the same cause. I've recently bought a VX Callais, its V6 Supercharged, has been owned by a govt dept and old people and has been well looked after and properly serviced. It has factory 16" Alloys, not sure what tyres are on it (couldn't be bothered...

Hi Guys, I've got a 2004 VY Series 2 Commodore Wagon that I haven't had too long. (Little over 6 Months maybe). It was a good buy. Lot of maintenance receipts from the previous owner. It's started giving a little wear on the front tyres. (Feathering, outside edge, only an inch or...

Hi guys, Im still in my quest for finding the right suspension for my car. Has anyone installed tein super street (or any other edfc compatible coil) with edfc active? Would like to know how you went about running the wires and how comfortable the ride is. Cheers

Hi guys, Just wondering which way the the top plate of the front struts are supposed to align with the rest of the body. From what ive read the little 'w' shaped notch is supposed to line up with swap bar link bracket, which results in both the top plate and bottom plate sloping in the same...

Hi everyone, Ive been installing some bilstein shocks into my ve and encountered some problems, if anyone could help me out it would be greatly appreciated. So i bought them off ebay: VE Holden Commodore Bilstein Struts SET OF 4 Suit V6 V8 HSV Sedan Wagon UTE | eBay The rears went in...

Hi New Poster, I am just about to take the plunge and purchase a 2015 VFII Calais-V V8 demo. I think it is a pretty good deal; includes 20inch HF wheels, tint, boot lip spoiler and they are fitting Walkinshaw lowering kit for $50K drive-away. But I am wondering whether the car will...

Just want to know if I really need shortened shocks for the rear of my ute when I put sssl in. Thanks in advance

What coilovers do you use and what Spring rates?

Hi all, Now I know there are several threads already on what I am about to describe however I am hoping that I can get to the bottom of whatever is making this noise. There's a link below showing the noise in its typical state (this wasn't a bumpy section of road either). It appears to...

Hi Everyone, Just thought I might see if anyone has had this problem before and might have an answer to my problem. Recently change over my shocks, replace new strut mounting kit with new ball bearings, everything seems great apart from it making the noise like rubber against metal that is...

Hi Everyone! I have a 1998 VS Ute, and recently replaced the suspension all round with KYB shocks/struts and (30mm) lowered King springs. I now realise that it would have been more practical to leave the back at the original height (especially with any sort of load, and to avoid scraping the...

Hi Everyone! I have a 1998 VS Ute, and recently replaced the suspension all round with KYB shocks/struts and (30mm) lowered King springs. I now realise that it would have been more practical to leave the back at the original height (especially with any sort of load, and to avoid scraping the...

I have been wanting to install airbags in my car for ages now and I just wanted to know what it looks like depending on the setup. For example I'm looking at a 'drop in' kit which essentially uses the factory bump stops to seat the bag. Has anyone got any photos of how the drop in kit looks...

Hi I have a VR senator currently the self levelling system is disconnected. I have just fitted a new set of wheels which have 20x10's with 275's on the rear which is a snug fit. Now what I would like to know is before I look into a new suspension setup is how the levelling system works and pros...

hi all, Does anyone know the ground clearance / ride height of a vf ssv ute m6? For some reason 154mm rings a bell.

Hey guys new to the commodore scene here an need a bit of help in regards to the options of upgrading the shocks and springs on the VX berlina. Its dead stock and I'm wanting to run the following setup: Running on 15" stockies all round with a firm yet comfortable ride as low as i can without...

Guys, Was hoping for some advice on suspension for a Chevrolet CR8 (Oct 2008 build) which is the Middle East version of a HSV E1. Just some background on the CR8 - there are some discernable differences to the car as compared to say a E1 Clubsport. Main mechanicals seem to be the same (LS3...

just got my vl on the road, its on 15x7 ceptors so im just wondering what spring setup suits it the best. don't want it to be completely dumped, just to have a nice ride height if u know what I mean. mainly looking at king springs so sl ssl etc. if u have any pics of your spring setup post...

I have a '95 VS Calais and was just wondering how hard it is to install a rear toe and camber kit? Do they need to be pressed? Special tools? Basically everything I need to know to install them! (: Cheers guys!

So I'm considering getting airbags for the rear of my Sedan & was wondering if anyone could give me advice on the following: 1) How low does a standard kit drop down to? 2) How much further would it be with a "super low" (remove bump stops) kit and is this option even worth the hassle of...

DESCRIPTION: Want to Buy ITEM: Rear FE2 springs from VT VX VY VZ sedan LOCATION: Im in Adelaide, SA CONDITION: Used, good condition DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Pick up Adelaide metro preferred, can pay for postage PAYMENT OPTIONS: Cash (Paypal for interstate) OTHER INFO: Need asap, pick...

DESCRIPTION: Wanted to buy ITEM: After VS IRS Lowered Suspension LOCATION: Logan Surrounds. Can travel. CONDITION: preferably good DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Will travel a reasonable distance for pickup. PAYMENT OPTIONS: COD CONTACT DETAILS: PM OTHER INFO: MUST suit IRS...

Hey guys, I recently lowered my 04 vy Series 2 ute, i have put King Springs SL in the front and SSL in the rear. i've been told to buy lowered shocks too. could you guys recommend any brands that are good. i need to go buy them asap Cheers

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has had any dealings with a constant squeak coming from the rear of the car? It is there constantly when driving so I was assuming it was coming from the suspension somewhere. I guess I was just wondering if anyone has come across this before so I can get an idea...

hey guys hoping you could help me out, my vs ute is probably like 4mm lower on the right side is that anything to wprry about? i thought it might of been the fuel tank weight. and i also know that my rear uper control arm bushing is worn that could maybe it? it doesnt really bother me just...

hi does anyone know what brand these springs are? they came out the front of a vy ss ute but were way too low or my liking..

Hey guys any help with this would be good there in about 15mm less gap between guard and tyre on the left wheel compared to the right it's like it's shifted over car drives fine but new wheels and its scrubbing also dose anyone have a photo of factory footwell lighting for a vy/vz I'm interested...

Hi all Just bought some suzuki super super low struts and top mount bearings and bushes for both sides of the front. 2 Front Struts Holden Commodore VR VS VT VX VY Super LOW Shock Absorbers | eBay I have already got king springs in the car so i just reused them with the new struts. After i...

Hey all is it possible for anyone to upload photos on a Holden sv6 on ultra lows? I want to see the height

Hey Guys, Got stuck on a dirt road recently, had a few heavy bumps on it, so had to get a slight run up (30km's) on some as the car became bogged at lower speed. Hitting some of the larger ones sounded bad, but had no choice, not spending a night in that area & had to get the family home...

Hi, I have an Omega with standard springs and shocks. I bought shocks and springs that came off a 2012 SSV that had only done 10,000kms... so they're like brand new. They are FE2. My question is, will I get a good result (lowering) by swapping them onto my Omega? How much lower should I...

Update posted on 19th March <-- Click here or find post #7 Hello everyone, Sorry that my first post is a question, you probably get this a lot from new members. With your advise I'll take action and promise to reply to this thread with the results. I have a VU II SS and the steering pulls to...